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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Barstow Unified. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Hire $121K “Wellness Counselor”
The board will vote on creating a new “Wellness Counselor” position funded by “Equity Multiplier” money. These roles often function as in-school therapists, creating a pathway to discuss sensitive social and emotional topics with your child without your knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical threat to parental rights. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) and attend the meeting. Demand to see the full job description for the ‘Wellness Counselor’ and ask: ‘What specific services will this person provide, and what is the policy for parental notification and consent before they meet with a student?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $121,332.00 (Equity Funds)
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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$85,000 Contract for “Motivation and Support” Consultant
The district plans to approve an $85,000 contract with ‘DVINE Interventions’ to create a ‘nurturing environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered.’ This is classic Social Emotional Learning (SEL) language for a very high price tag, diverting funds from academics to social programming.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Superintendent (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I demand Item K-II-8 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. What specific, measurable academic outcomes will this $85,000 consultant deliver?’ INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘DVINE Intervention Contract BHS 2026-2027’ attached in the Official Agenda to see the contract details.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $85,000.00 (Title I Funds)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Limits Public Comment Time
The agenda states the Board limits total public input on any topic to 15 minutes, or just five speakers at three minutes each. This policy can be used to shut down parent feedback on controversial issues before everyone who wishes to speak has a chance.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND YOUR VOICE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘The 15-minute total time limit for public comment on any given topic is an unacceptable restriction on parental rights. We demand this policy be revised to ensure all parents who sign up to speak are heard.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Voice Silenced
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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New Student Tech Policy on “Digital Citizenship”
The district is revising the Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy to include rules on ‘digital citizenship’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)’. These policies can contain vague language used to monitor student speech and online activity, punishing them for opinions expressed outside of school.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The full policy is in an attachment. Open the file ‘BUSD Updated Student AUP’ in the Official Agenda (linked above) to read the exact language. Email the Board (contact info on district website) with any concerns about speech codes or student monitoring.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Speech Rights
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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$20,783 for “Solution Tree” Teacher Training
The district is spending over $20,000 to send principals to a ‘Solution Tree PLC at Work Institute.’ Solution Tree is a major national vendor whose trainings can be a vehicle for introducing controversial SEL and DEI concepts into schools under the guise of professional development.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the Superintendent (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding item K-II-1e, please provide the public with the specific session materials from the Solution Tree institute so parents can review the content our principals are being taught.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $20,783.00
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Staff Training in “Tier 3 PBIS”
School psychologists are being sent for ‘Tier 3 PBIS’ training. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is often linked to SEL and data-gathering systems that track and attempt to modify student behavior, potentially undermining parental discipline and authority.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the Pupil Services department (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the PBIS training in item K-II-1c, what new behavior tracking systems will be implemented, and what is the parental notification and opt-out process for any related student surveys or interventions?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Behavior Data
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Assembly to Promote “Culturally Responsive Environment”
The district is paying for a Black History Month assembly that is explicitly intended to provide a ‘culturally responsive environment.’ ‘Culturally Responsive’ is a term often used as a gateway for Critical Race Theory-based ideas that can divide students by race.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Contact the Principal of Henderson Elementary (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding item K-II-11, can you please provide the curriculum or script for the Bright Star Children’s Theatre assembly so parents can ensure it is unifying and educational, not divisive?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,570.00 (LCAP Funds)
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